(Provided by Tennis World USA)
Amanda Anisimova, one of the most talented players born in the early 2000s, is taking an indefinite break from tennis. The American announced the news in May, struggling with her mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022.
Amanda claimed the 2017 US Open junior crown and reached the last four at Roland Garros two years later, becoming the youngest player in a Major semi-final since 2006! Anisimova claimed two WTA titles in 2019 and 2022. Failing to improve her mental health after a tough start to the season, Amanda decided to take a break from tennis, hoping to return once she feels better.
Anisimova found herself in the top-100 for the first time in September 2018, a couple of weeks after turning 17! Thus, she became the first player born in 2001 who cracked the exclusive group, achieving that before Olga Danilovic or Anastasia Potapova.
Amanda Anisimova had quite a journey toward a place in the top-100.
Amanda locked her place in the top-100 after reaching her first WTA final in Hiroshima, scoring a hard-fought 7-6, 7-5 win over Shuai Zhang in an hour and 48 minutes.
Amanda had to qualify for the main draw, which was not an obstacle. The young gun…
